Obesity is a medical term health professionals use to determine a person’s risk factors for health-related issues. Some experts believe obesity also has to do with genes and inheritance. Obesity can also be related to certain medical conditions or medications.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions for managing obesity include behavioral modification strategies, like planning for reduced calorie intake and forms of exercise.
But, often, the stigma that comes with being obese in a fat-phobic world can cause more mental distress than the weight itself. Therapists and counselors who specialize in eating disorders, body neutrality, and fat positivity can help people cope with discrimination and judgment from the outside world.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Obesity
“It is an honor that you trust me with the most intimate details of your life. The journey we take on together will result in everlasting change.” Thank you, Mark. I have over 32 years experience as a Psychotherapist in the South Florida Community — The new focus of my practice is providing Virtual Sessions, 7 days per week to address the COVID-19 Crisis. I provide Affordable and Dedicated...
If you are ready to learn how to develop a positive self-concept, create healthy boundaries, explore characteristics of trauma and how those traits may be affecting you and your relationships, then we have helpful tools to assist you in creating a new way of looking at issues that have been affecting your life and functioning for years. We are a group of licensed therapists with experience in...
Excelsior Therapy works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, even offering adult and teen anger management classes. We believe that using cognitive testing and evidenced-based interventions with the collaboration of clients creates the most positive impact on helping clients meet their goals. In addition, to these therapeutic specialties, Excelsior Therapy is connected with a medica...
When dealing with life’s struggles, it helps to have someone to talk to who can help and heal. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, depression or sudden loss, we can help release the pressure. Speak with a licensed therapist from the privacy and comfort of your own home or our office. You don't have to be alone as Another Level Counseling and Consultation is here for you. You can usually get an...
Creating a family can bring many challenges. Infertility or pregnancy loss can strike at the core of your identity, your life plans, your relationships, your finances, and your coping strategies. Many people who are going through infertility feel helpless, sad, lonely, angry, guilty, jealous of pregnant friends and family, socially isolated, frustrated, and nervous about the future. It is often...
Therapy is an investment in your personal transformation, so I commend you on taking the first step to a healthier, happier YOU. You deserve a safe and effective environment to support your successful growth; one we’ll create together based on acceptance, compassion, safety, and trust. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve helped hundreds of individuals,...
Hi, i am Sheila D Gingerich Stiles, LCSW in Sarasota, Florida. Do you feel overwhelmed with life? Are relationship and family issues causing you stress? Has divorce left you feeling alone and questioning who you are and what role you now play? Do you want to feel more connected with others, increase your communication skills and gain a sense of more control of your life? As a clinical, licensed...
Life is full of challenges. I'm a firm believer in the benefits of unbiased support during difficult periods in our lives. Please allow me to be the person to offer you the help and support that you deserve. In my ten plus years as a therapist, I have worked with people of all ages and walks of life to help address depression, anxiety, loss, anger and relationship issues. I enjoy helping others...
I am responsible for helping individuals, families, and groups of people to cope with problems they’re facing to improve their patients’ lives. Trauma affects the individual, families, and communities by disrupting healthy development, adversely affecting relationships, and contributing to mental health issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and child abuse. In schools, I address...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a MD State Board Approved Supervisor. I have experience in many different areas working with individuals, families, children, adults, teens, and more. My goal has always been to bring wholeness back to the person, as well as the family system. I offer services to those who are in the public school system, under-served communities, domestic violence,...
Hello and thank you for taking the time to view my profile! The decision to enter into counseling is an important step on the road to wellness and self-discovery. As we move along our journey in life, we sometimes encounter bends in the road that impact us in difficult ways. At times it may be difficult to catch up with yourself, and when you finally do, it can seem overwhelming. Life can be fu...
Marissa Marx is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master’s of Science in School Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and 6 years of experience. She is a naturally emotive individual with a passion for guiding clients to finding their best selves....
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL. CONTACT TO BE ON WAITLIST. Through their sessions with me, people create profound change in their lives and earn new self-perspective. Together, we work as a team to wade through the depths of trauma, grief, mood issues, confusions and conflicts in their lives. People who work with me learn how to step off the merry-go-round in their minds/hearts. They learn how to...
Accepting New Patients I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, and substance abuse related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I am a licensed clinical therapist in Virginia (LSCW) with over 22 years of experience working as a counsel...
The CDCBT specializes in evidence-based treatment of mental health issues. We treat a wide variety of disorders including: chronic depression and anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, grief, and eating disorders. Additionally CDCBT specializes in clients that may have tried other therapies only to be disappointed in their long-term results. We see clients that struggle with self harm, suicida...
